Santa Claus, sarcophagus and Saint Nicholas

'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during excavation. See the photos.
Sarcophagus of St. Nicholas — inspiration for 'Santa Claus' — may have been found: report
The coffin of St. Nicholas — considered the primary inspiration for Santa Claus due to his generosity — may have been discovered at an archeological dig site. A sarcophagus was discovered in a two-story annex of the Church of St.
Sarcophagus of Saint Nicholas, real Santa Claus discovered after 1,600 years in Turkey
In a major turn of events, a team of archaeologists recently discovered a sarcophagus believed to contain the remains of Saint Nicholas.Saint Nicholas, the real-life figure, who is known for his acts of kindness and generosity,
Sarcophagus Believed to Be of Saint Nicholas Discovered in Turkey
A limestone sarcophagus in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Myra, Turkey was found which could be linked to Saint Nicholas himself
Discovering Santa Claus' ancient roots on the Turkish Riviera
Amid the palm trees and sparkling Mediterranean waters on southwest Turkiye’s so-called “Turquoise Coast,” the real St. Nicholas is a hometown hero beloved by Santa-smitten children across the globe.
Archaeologists Found 1,600 Years Old Coffin of ‘Santa Claus’, Hoping to ‘Find an Inscription on the Sarcophagus’
Old Coffin of ‘Santa Claus’, Hoping to ‘Find an Inscription on the Sarcophagus’ Archaeologists recently discovered a limestone sarcophagus from the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey. Researchers believed it was the burial site of the Greek bishop Saint Nicholas,
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The real reason why Santa wears red may surprise you as it's not all linked to Coca-Cola
There's been a longstanding presumption that Santa's clothes are red because of Coca-Cola, but some people have since argued ...
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Sarcophagus of ‘Santa Claus’ possibly discovered in Turkish church: report
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a sarcophagus that they believe could belong to Saint Nicholas — the generous Christian holy man who inspired Santa Claus. Researchers discovered the ...
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The True Story of St. Nicholas Is Way More Disgusting Than You’d Think
Forget everything you know about Santa Claus. Almost everything we associate him with ... They bashed apart the marble ...
The Heist of St. Nick
The gist of it is this: In 1087 two Italian cities, Venice and Bari, raced to be the first to steal the bones of St. Nicholas—known to us as Santa Claus—from a basilica in what is now southern Turkey.
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Sarcophagus of ‘real Santa Claus’ found in a Turkish church annex
Archaeologists have recently discovered a limestone sarcophagus at the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey. Experts believe it to be the burial site of the Greek bishop Saint Nicholas, who ...
Is this Father Christmas’ coffin? Scientists unearth ‘sarcophagus of bishop who inspired Santa Claus’ at ancient church
A STONE coffin believed to be that of the original ‘Santa Claus’ has been unearthed by archaeologists. The St Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey, has been an excavation site for ...
Who was the real Father Christmas and why are archeologists trying to dig up his grave?
Kids have been trying to see what Santa Claus looks like for centuries but now scientists think they have the answer.